Most Relaxing Place in My Books

Today’s recommendation is not to do with food or the big screen. At least not directly. Today it’s a place.

A friend talked me into going to ALMERIA two years ago, after she herself had spent a few weeks living there, working on the set of a film. In fact film plays an important part in the life of this otherwise sleepy place. Many of the old Western movies in which we saw Clint strut his stuff were in fact filmed here.

In my view, Almeria is Spain’s best kept touristic secret (until now).

I know at least one person who will blow steam over my revealing this last unspoilt piece of heaven. But I was going through my online albums this afternoon and felt this perfectly qualified for a B recommends.

So, if you like:

* deserted beaches and unconventional almost lunar-like landscapes

* peace and quiet holidays where not a chirringuito or socked & sandalled tourist is in sight for miles

* good simple food for decent prices

* very good mojitos

* super friendly and chilled out locals

* the chance to spend the day on a sailing boat and go dolphin spotting without it costing an arm and a leg

I suggest you book a (very cheap) flight with Easyjet or Ryanair and get down to Almeria. What my friends and I do is then rent a car and head to a former mining village called Rodalquilar, rent a beautiful whitewashed villa ( for next to nothing) and then explore the vast choice of local beaches. From late April onwards you’re pretty cert to get good weather, better than in England at that time, anuyway. It’s grand! A few piccies to tickle your appetite will follow. If you need any more info, let me know and I’ll be happy to help.

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